John Toshack has resigned from his job at Serie B club Catania after less than three months in charge. The frmer Real Madrid coach announced the move today following criticism by club president Riccardo Gaucci.
“I could not tolerate a lack of respect in terms of my players and my work,” said the Welshman.
Gaucci said: “My son received a call today from John Toshack saying that he is quitting.”
The president was highly critical of Toshack's team selection after Monday's 1-0 defeat by Napoli. He said: “He made us play with a Serie C defence when I have bought him reinforcements. He could have said something before and I would not have looked at the market.”
The Sicilian club are just one point clear of the relegation zone after collecting 21 points from 20 matches. Toshack, previously coach of Real Sociedad and manager of Swansea, has won four matches and has lost six in his 10 games in charge of Catania.
Filed by Johnny Proby
